Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 5 - Maryland State Arts Council
Section 4-510 - Authority; Annual Report

(a)    The Council may:
        (1)    conduct a statewide survey of resources and needs in the arts;
        (2)    determine the extent to which existing resources can fill the needs;
        (3)    design new or expanded programs in the arts on its own or with arts organizations;
        (4)    encourage and assist in the formation and activities of community arts councils;
        (5)    provide technical and consultative assistance to arts organizations throughout the State;
        (6)    provide logistical and financial assistance to encourage the touring of outstanding professional performances and exhibitions of art, from inside and outside the State, to communities throughout the State;
        (7)    make awards for excellence in the arts;
        (8)    make grants to arts organizations and individual artists;
        (9)    cooperate with educational institutions and organizations to establish a higher level of education in and appreciation of the arts by students throughout the State;
        (10)    explore the feasibility of regional arts programming in neighboring states and program exchange with other states, and implement the programs the Council considers advisable;
        (11)    make recommendations to the Board of Public Works concerning appropriate aesthetic decorations, embellishments, accessories, and ornamentation to State projects, buildings, and property; and
        (12)    conduct other programs consistent with this subtitle.
    (b)    The Council:
        (1)    shall publish an annual report; and
        (2)    may publish other material.